Travel - The Glass Magazine

British Pullman, A Belmond Train launches gastronomic series

January 28, 2025

CHOO CHOO, a new luxury Michelin-starred chef dinner has reached its destination, as it arrives at The British Pullman, A Belmond Train from April. This culinary adventure, entitled, ‘the Celebrity Chef Di...

Glass retreats to the Mayan Riviera at Casa Chablé

Regner Ramos

January 28, 2025

America, Feature, Rest of America, Travel

THE Ancient Mayans called it Sian Ka’an—“where the sky is birthed”. I call it “that place I can’t stop thinking about.” Located on a UNESCO World Heritage Site, totally secluded in the heart of Mexico...

Bvlgari Hotels launch the Serpenti Suite celebrating brand’s timeless symbol

Olga Petrusewicz

January 27, 2025

News, Travel

IN CELEBRATION of Chinese New Year and the arrival of the Year of the Snake, Bvlgari Hotels & Resorts unveil the exclusive Serpenti Suites on 27th January 2025. Available across all properties, these be...

Glass gets a taste of Monégasque elegance at the Fairmont Monte Carlo

Sophie Richardson

January 23, 2025

Europe, News, Travel

WHEN one thinks of Monaco, it’s hard not to immediately conjure up thoughts of the prestigious Grand Prix or the opulence of its famous casino. But the coastal principality boasts many more glamorous attractio...

Glass enjoys a Winter escape at Sanctuary Cap Cana

Sophie Richardson

January 22, 2025

Caribbean, Travel

ARE YOU tired of the bleak mid-winter weather? Marriott Bonvoy may have an excellent solution. Tucked beneath the clear blue skies of the Dominican Republic lies an adults-only luxury all-inclusive hotel – San...

Glass enjoys a city escape at Shangri-La Tokyo

Imogen Clark

January 20, 2025

Asia, Feature, Japan, Travel

SITUATED next to Tokyo Station in the Marunouchi neighbourhood lies the luxury behemoth, Shangri-La Tokyo. In a city famed to be the epicentre of food, arts and culture in Japan, this 200-room hotel offers...

Glass sails away on the Mediterranean with Silversea

Amanda Bernstein

January 14, 2025

Europe, Feature, Travel

WE’VE embarked on a sun-soaked voyage on the Mediterranean aboard Silversea’s newest jewel, Silver Ray. During our glorious seven-day cruise, we will anchor in three countries while exploring some of the most ...

Glass stays in an urban oasis at the Four Seasons Bangkok

Imogen Clark

January 6, 2025

Asia, Feature, Thailand, Travel

THAILAND’S bustling capital is renowned for its thumping vibrancy, fast-track lifestyle and cosmopolitan outlook. But basking on the outskirts of all the buzz on the exclusive Chao Phraya Estate is the Four Se...

Explorations Company welcomes Haldu Tola to its sparkling portfolio

Sophie Richardson

January 3, 2025

News, Travel

SINCE being founded in 1989, Explorations Company has garnered an impressive reputation for its bespoke safaris, adventures, and expeditions to some of the most exquisite locations. Now, the luxury company has...

Glass visits the happy Himalayan Kingdom of Bhutan

Amanda Bernstein

January 3, 2025

Asia, Feature, Travel

WE ARE standing atop Taktsang - better known as Tiger’s Nest Monastery – Bhutan’s cliff-clinging icon at 10,000 feet above sea level. Our steep three-hour trek up the pine-forested mountain was gruelling, even...

Casa Cook el Gouna – An Egyptian desert mirage built of stone

Charlie Navin-Holder

December 24, 2024

Africa, Feature

COOL. IN a word, Casa Cook el Gouna is: cool. As in: ’Cool’, a blanket term covering all sensory interpretations, each, ultimately, justifying the other. A look, a sensation, a mood - as one. A man enters ...

Glass encounters a luxurious sanctuary in the Golden State at The Maybourne Beverly Hills

Vivian Hui

December 23, 2024

California, Feature, Travel

SHINING brightly in the golden state with its West Coast charm is The Maybourne Beverly Hills. Situated in Los Angeles’ Golden Triangle, with its warm and distinctively chic style, it’s exactly how I imagined ...

Mastering Business Travel: Smart Tips for the Modern Professional

tet

December 22, 2024

Travel

Business travel can be a double-edged sword. While it offers exciting opportunities to expand your network and secure deals, it can also be tiring and disrupt your usual routine. However, with the righ...

Glass uncovers one of London’s most cherished buildings at Great Scotland Yard Hotel

Vivian Hui

December 20, 2024

Drinks, Europe, Food & Drink, London, Travel

DECADES of history alone makes Great Scotland Yard a one-of-a-kind hotel and being tucked away on a quiet road just down from Trafalgar Square, it’s an extraordinary property within the heart of the city. U...

Last-Minute Christmas Gifts for a Warm Escape

Lily Rimmer

December 17, 2024

Feature, News, Shopping Guide, Shopping Guide, Travel

If you have a loved one travelling to warmer climates this Christmas and are on the hunt for last minute gifts for them and their envious holidaying, then Glass has you covered. From technology to clothing to ...

Glass experiences a perfect weekend at University Arms Hotel, Cambridge

Nicola Kavanagh

December 17, 2024

News, Travel

DESPITE its small size, Cambridge punches far above its weight in terms of allure and history thanks to its origins as home to one of the world’s oldest and most prestigious universities. Here is the Glass pic...

Glass visits the flamboyant Le Grand Mazarin in Paris

Imogen Clark

December 9, 2024

Feature, Paris

JUST off the bustling hub of Rue de Rivoli in Paris, Le Grand Mazarin stands boldly on the corner with its bright orange canopy. Situated in the historic district of Marais, its bold exterior complements the 1...

Villa d’Este transforms into a Winter Wonderland for the 2024 festive season

Sophie Richardson

December 4, 2024

Italy, News, Travel

DESPITE being a renowned destination for some summer sun, Lake Como’s unparalleled beauty continues to shine even through the colder months. An ethereal wintery wonderland appears as mist descends upon the pic...

Glass discovers a hidden Swiss gem

Angela Cobbinah

December 2, 2024

Feature, Switzerland

RISING up from shimmering Lake Geneva with its medieval charm and Belle Epoque splendour very much intact, Lausanne has got to be one of Switzerland’s best kept secrets. For starters there’s the historic old t...

One Aldwych becomes London’s first five-star hotel to gain B Corp certification

Sophie Richardson

November 29, 2024

News, Travel

LOCATED in the heart of London lies One Aldwych – the independent luxury hotel blending Parisian grandeur with contemporary city living. Since being established in 1998, the hotel has become an epicentre of re...

Glass gets cosy at Hilton Cambridge City Centre

Vivian Hui

November 28, 2024

News, United Kingdom

KNOWN as a city rich in history and architecture and being home to one of the world’s most famous universities, it’s no surprise that Cambridge is a sought-after destination both internationally and locally. T...